Sephora Minis

I've been slacking on my gift giving guides! I'm going to try and kick it up a notch this weekend since next week is....Black Friday!

Looking for stocking stuffers or gift toppers? Check out Sephora's minis:

Sephora Collection Mini Bag ($15/$50 value)

This mini palette contains the essentials to create a quick look on the go. In the shape of the iconic Sephora shopping bag, this slim palette contains nine eyeshadows, one blush and four lipsticks.

Sephora Color Wand ($10 each)

A Sephora favorite, this slim wand holds six shimmery glosses, each with their own doe-foot applicator. Choose from Hydra (nudes and beiges) or Sacred Heart (pinks, raspberry and violet).

tokidoki Mini Rollerball Set ($18)

A set of six mini rollerballs in each of the new tokidoki scents. Give yourself the perfect opportunity to try them all or break them up into adorable stocking stuffers. Fragrances include:

· Adios: Devilishly Crisp Citrus

· Ciao Ciao: Sassy Sheer Floral

· SANDy: Sparkling Fresh Floral

· Donutella: Rich Delicious Cream

· Adieu: Sexy French Berry

· Siberia: Icy White Musk

MAC Viva Glam 2012 Campaign

Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj in the M·A·C Viva Glam 2012 campaign visual shot by David LaChapelle. Every cent of Ricky and Nicki's Viva Glam products, on-counter February 2012, goes to support the M·A·C AIDS Fund.

I'm looking forward to trying out the line!

Shellac Layering - Barbie Pink

I've never been so happy with Shellac layering before. I got the idea from I Heart Cosmetics blog to layer Gotcha & Strawberry Smoothie. What did I get? Barbie pink!

Here's what I did:
Shellac base coat - cure for 10 seconds
1 coat of Gotcha - cure for 2 minutes
1 coat of Strawberry Smoothie - cure for 2 minutes
Shellac top coat - cure for 2 minutes

This looks a lot like Zoya's Barbie shade. It may be very Spring/Summer, but will sport it for 2 weeks in the Fall nonetheless.

Total Beauty Post: Makeover Tricks to Look Younger

Look 10 Years Younger with These Makeover Tricks

We gave three women an anti-aging makeover. Read on to see their transformations

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article If you still think plastic surgery is the only way to look younger, think again. Turns out your hair and makeup can make you look years younger. We asked stylists and makeup artists to give three women -- one in her 30s, another in her 40s, and a third in her 50s -- makeovers that would erase years from their looks. The results? You have to see them to believe. (Then steal the experts' tricks for yourself!) See makeovers

Giveaway Break - Head to Toe Beauty Giveaway

It's been too long since I've hosted a giveaway...so here's an extra large one!

Enter to win a prize bundle filled with beauty products and accessories! Here's what's up for grabs:

The Bar Method DVD

The Bar Method is full-body exercise program created by Burr Leonard. The workout utilizes a ballet bar fitness technique and draws from the principles of isometrics, dance conditioning, interval training, and physical therapy. Win this DVD!

Bombay Fashion bracelets

BombayFashions.com is the largest online retailer for fashion jewelry and accessories, headquartered in the one and only state of Michigan! Since its inception Indian-inspired jewelry has been the backbone of the company and is the first original jewelry from Bombay.

Brilliant FX Beauty Serum

Brilliant FX Beauty Serum is the first exfoliating and moisturizing body serum to introduce a skin-healing mixture of ingredients all in one bottle - lactic acid, Arnica montana and vitamin E.

Pirri Elements Shampoo, Conditioner, Smooth & Relaxing Serum and Leave-in Conditioner

The Pirri Elements line was inspired by the beauty of the Mediterranean “crystal blue” Sea, pure air, rich soil and fiery volcanoes. Each product consists of Bergamot, an essential oil that comes from a fruit native Calabria, Italy, the hometown of the Pirri brothers. The oil along with other essential and natural ingredients is used to nourish the hair and lock in moisture.

Minus417 

Minus417 specializes in combining ancient knowledge with high technology. Professional nail care kit, including nail buffer, nail file, cuticle oil, hand moisturizer and foot nourishing cream. 

Pretty Woman's Airbrushed Nail Kit 
Pretty Woman offers at-home DIY Airbrushed nail kits available in fashion forward designs, colors and ease of use. In minutes, you can have a professional manicure that lasts up to days.

***Giveaway***

Fill out the form below to win this huge prize bundle! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in the form below. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Thursday, December 8th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Going Shopping this Weekend? Beauty Sales!

HauteLook
Demeter Fragrance (Sex on the Beach is my favorite scent!)
Oooohlala of Beverly Hills
Rock & Republic Beauty
Miss Ooops Beauty


Zoya.com
As a special "Thank You", Zoya would like to offer you a code for Buy 2 Zoya Nail Polishes and Get 2 Free. There is a limit of one deal per customer.

They have placed the code in the "My Account" section of http://www.zoya.com in the
"My Coupons & Codes" section. This code is a one time use code unique to you. Offer
expires 11-04-2011 at 11:59 PM ET. Valid in continental USA only. Standard Shipping
& Processing applies. Offer valid online only. User must have a valid account at
www.zoya.com or www.artofbeauty.com at the time this email is sent to qualify.

Rock Royalty Shellac swatch

I'm back! So sorry for the long delay in posts. I promise there is a contest coming up soon! In the meantime, I've been playing with new Fall Shellac colors!

This is CND Shellac's Rock Royalty. A deep dark purple. I included a few different shots since I couldn't capture it correctly with the lighting. I love the color, dark is in for Fall!

Total Beauty Post - How to Contour Your Face

How to Contour Your Face Like a Pro

Want a slimmer nose, defined cheekbones, and a more youthful look in general? You simply need the right makeup brush and tips on how to use it

This is a TotalBeauty.com face makeup article With just a few tricks of the trade, makeup can give you what the big man upstairs forgot to endow: Angles, cheekbones, and defined bone structure. So put down that diet book that reads more like a starvation manual. These makeup tips and how-tos will get you looking like a long, lean, svelte model -- instantly. See how

OPI New Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer to Support Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Let's Shatter Breast Cancer!

OPI launches the limited edition Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure^® in its promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. The 2011 Pink of Hearts edition will follow in the footsteps of its namesake 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Nail Lacquers in raising awareness of breast cancer for the fifth year in a row, during the months of September and October (National Breast Cancer Awareness Month). Unlike previous shade incarnations, this year’s Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer marks the debut of fan-favorite Shatter coat in OPI’s first pink shade.

“We are continuing to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the hopes of increasing breast cancer awareness, while inspiring and empowering women. The organization’s dedication to this cause is unwavering,” remarks Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “OPI is proud to join with Susan G. Komen for the fifth consecutive year to offer Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts. By launching our first-ever Pink Shatter coat, we hope this exciting new textured hue will generate lots of awareness for this cause.”

Each bottle of Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts has a special pink-ribbon tag and pink cap wrap to call attention to breast cancer awareness. OPI will also be making its annual donation of $25,000 to Komen for the Cure. Pink Shatter coat contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and it also features OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

The limited edition Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts will be available throughout the months of September and October 2011 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

Enter to win tarte's BCA giveaway

tarte cosmetics is giving away 10 of their LipSurgence matte lip tints in the shade of 'Hope.' All you have to do is enter to win, and for every entry received tarte will donate 20 cents to the Young Survival Coalition (a non-profit organization that supports and educats younger patients affected by breast cancer).

You can visit their website to learn more. All you have to do is enter to win- it's so easy and supports a great cause!